Meet Our Hygienists
Our team of friendly and talented dental hygienists is second to none. Learn more about the professionals dedicated to keeping your smile as bright and healthy as it can be!
Kris Neary
Kris Neary has been a valued member of our practice for over 17 years. She is a life-long resident of Peabody, where she currently lives with her husband and two daughters. Kris is active in community work in Peabody, Cambridge and Boston, including hospital dental hygiene programs for the Boston VA hospital and Youville Hospital in Cambridge, and youth programs at the Lake Side School and Brown Elementary School in Peabody.
Credentials:
- Associates Degree in Health Sciences, Northeastern University, 1988.
- Certificate in Dental Hygiene, Forsyth Dental Hygiene School, 1989.
- Continuing education: Includes courses in laser technology, periodontal instrumentation at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, and Mt. Ida College's program for local anesthesia.
Ja'Ney Kelsey
Ja'Ney Kelsey is very happy to be a part of the Northshore Dental Professionals hygiene team! Although she now lives in Burlington, she has traveled all over the world. Ja'Ney was born in Tokyo, and spent much of her life traveling the Philippines, Japan, Germany and Italy before returning to the U.S. to attend the University of Southern New Hampshire.
Credentials:
- Dental hygiene program, Middlesex Community College, 2007.
Janet Landis
Janet Landis brings years of experience and care to treating her patients. In addition to being a member of the Northshore Dental Professionals hygiene team, she is also a volunteer for a sealant program for underprivileged youth at Middlesex College, and gives dental presentations on oral health and maintenance to elementary school children. Janet also enjoys being a Girl Scout leader, treasurer of HWRHS, boys basketball booster and a Eucharistic minister.
Credentials:
- BS in Business, Salem State College.
- Associates Degree in Science, Certificate in Dental Hygiene; Westbrook College.
- Continuing education: Includes study at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies as well as courses in advanced periodontics, laser, dental issues of the aging, pediatric care, and women's dental health.